By MICHAEL GOLDBERG/Mississippi Today Updated 11:12 AM CST, February 21, 2025 The Senate Finance Committee voted Thursday to advance legislation to reduce the state income tax and the sales tax on groceries while raising the gasoline tax. Republican senators voted to…
By TAYLOR VANCE/Mississippi Today Updated 10:32 AM CST, February 13, 2025 Republican Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann on Wednesday unveiled a $326 million tax cut package that reduces the state income tax and the sales tax on groceries and raises the gasoline…
By MOLLY MINTA/Mississippi Today Updated 9:38 AM CST, February 12, 2025 The University of Mississippi graduate accused of killing Jimmie “Jay” Lee was indicted on tampering with physical evidence, a new charge that comes on the heels of the unexpected discovery of Lee’s…
In recognition of Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week, the Mississippi Department of Transportation is sharing information and tips on how you can protect yourself from the potential dangers of severe weather. “By staying informed, having a plan and being ready…
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG/Mississippi Today The Mississippi Senate passed a bill Thursday that would eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs from the state’s universities, a priority elevated by Republican President Donald Trump. Senate Republicans passed the bill with a party line 34-14…
The Mississippi Public Service Commission on Tuesday denied a request for a rate hike by Great River Utility. Commissioners said they are not getting the answers they need…
A panel of Mississippi lawmakers approved a bill Wednesday that would permit mobile sports betting, a move proponents say would satisfy strong consumer demand and produce millions in new tax revenue. House Gaming Chairman Rep. Casey Eure, R-Saucier, is trying again to…
Governor Tate Reeves is holding his State of the State Address in Jackson. The governor is expected to talk about economic development, education success, and taxes in the Magnolia State. Listen to his speech in the video above.
Google says it will take its cue from the U.S. government if it has to change the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali on its maps. The company said Monday that it will only make changes when the government updates…
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Winston County Sheriff’s Office that occurred on Sunday. A Winston County deputy tried to initiate a traffic stop. The driver fled and led the deputy on a brief…
By GWEN DILWORTH/Mississippi Today Updated 10:30 AM CST, January 24, 2025 A bill that aims to increase pharmacy benefit managers’ transparency by requiring them to report data to the agency that oversees pharmacy practice in Mississippi passed in the House of Representatives…
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks would like to inform the public that during its meeting Thursday, the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, voted to extend either sex white-tailed deer season through February 2. The extension shall…
By SOPHIA PAFFENROTH/Mississippi Today Updated 10:04 AM CST, January 23, 2025 Low-income women in Mississippi would be able to access free prenatal care faster under a bill that passed the House Medicaid committee Wednesday. The same law passed the full Legislature last year, but never…
President Joe Biden on Monday pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and members of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, in an extraordinary use of the powers of the presidency in his…
Gov. Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency for Mississippi ahead of the arctic weather moving in. Freezing temperatures, snow, freezing rain and ice are expected to move in starting Sunday and continuing through Wednesday statewide. In his declaration, Reeves…
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University is updating its times for spring graduation for the two ceremonies on Thursday, May 15. The update accommodates a monthly meeting that day of the board of trustees of the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning. Graduation organizers…
The State House passes its first major bill of this legislative session as lawmakers continue to debate the future of tax reform in Mississippi. The Build Up Mississippi Act passed…
MONROE COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI)- State inmates at the Monroe County Work Center who have not graduated high school are getting a chance to take their GED.…
Governor Tate Reeves has directed all flags to be flown at full-staff on Inauguration Day. The flags are currently at half-staff for a 30-day mourning period following President Jimmy Carter’s death. Governor Reeves said the original mourning order does not…
By GWEN DILWORTH/Mississippi Today Officials say a new Mississippi law to decrease the number of people being jailed solely because they need mental health treatment has led to fewer people with serious mental illness detained in jails – but the data…
Written By: Jennifer Rigney Students at The University of Southern Mississippi aiming to pursue a career as an attorney now have access to an accelerated law school pathway, made possible through a newly established partnership with Mississippi College. A Memorandum of…
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG and TAYLOR VANCE/Mississippi Today Updated 11:39 AM CST, January 8, 2025 Mississippi’s top legislative leaders on Monday unveiled details of their different plans to cut state taxes and potentially expand Medicaid coverage to the working poor, likely two of the…
One project in Mississippi is expected to generate $10 billion in investment for one county. Compass Datacenters is locating its next data center campus in…
Senator Cindy Hyde Smith reaffirms her support for a permanent Daylight Savings Time. Senator Hyde-Smith announced she is pushing to make Daylight Savings Time permanent across the United…